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MiniFen · Jun 3rd, 2003, 06:39 AM

Anyone purchase a MC out of state, have it shipped home and registered it in California (San Diego area would be better)?

Who did you buy your MC from?
How much to ship it to California?
Any problems registering it?
What state did it come from? Was it CARB approved?

Doing research for my buy!

Thanks in advance -

MiniFen

brave1 · Jun 3rd, 2003, 07:38 AM

Well you have all the same questions I have...so hopefully someone see's this thread and helps us out

dav · Jun 8th, 2003, 08:43 PM

Makes 3 of us. Just placed deoposit with out of state dealer (AZ) for cooper S

dco43054 · Jun 8th, 2003, 11:50 PM

Use the search function for MINI of the Hamptons, or MOTH. There was someone else from socal who recently bought a car and had it shipped.

MINIs are 50 state legal, so no special CARB pieces or adjustments.

There are dealers out there, mainly in the east, that have cars available for immediate delivery at MSRP and can ship and register.

Dave

dav · Jun 10th, 2003, 12:04 PM

Great site. I ended up leaving a deposit for a Cooper S with Scottsdale Mini for MSRP + $249 "doc fee" (profit). Now waiting for build slot to come open end of August or September. I was told I would be better off waiting for a Sept. or later slot as it would be a 2004 (slight facelift rumor?). Any opinions?

Jun 12th, 2003, 01:57 AM

I live in LA, bought my MCS at Mini of Nashville for MSRP and NO wait. I've since sent 3 friends there. Call Kerry Smith, tell him that Geoff Stradling sent you.
Shipping was $1150 in a closed carrier. Registration was normal at the DMV, you just need a smog certificate, so get that done before you go there. Also, there's no way I know to get around CA state sales tax. You pay that at the DMV when you register. Email me directly if you have any other questions.

Geoff
GStrad@sbcglobal.net

dav · Jun 12th, 2003, 10:57 AM

Thanks Geoff. I learned that Arizona has "reciprical" sales tax with CA; simply get a 30 day temporary AZ tag until registered here in CA. Thanks for Nashville tip. Since my current auto lease (never again!) expires in December, and I want the vehicle built to my exact specifications, I will stay with Scottsdale AZ Mini. Shipping will run around $250 to LA if I decide not to fly in and drive Mini home (proper break-in for engine!). Thanks again for reply. I am sure many other CA Mini Cooper shoppers are doing the same thing until supply catches up with demand.

Dave

Jun 12th, 2003, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dav
I learned that Arizona has "reciprical" sales tax with CA; simply get a 30 day temporary AZ tag until registered here in CA.
Dave

It's bassically the same with Tennesee - you sign an 'export' declaration. ie. that you're taking the car out of the state, then simply register it and pay state sales tax in CA.

Write if you have any questions.

MiniFen · Jun 13th, 2003, 06:48 AM

Thanks for all the information.....and keep it coming. While I still have an Explorer to get rid of I am looking at dealers other than Brecht. I will probably give them once last chance before I order......but from all accounts I have read "out of the San Diego" area is definitely the way to go.

Jun 13th, 2003, 10:01 PM

It pays to call around - and frankly it doesn't cost much. I called 15 - 20 dealers, and asked each two questions.
1. Are you selling MCSs at MSRP?
2. What is your wait time?
I got lucky and found the exact car I wanted with zero wait. Someone else had ordered it, but changed their mind.

OctaneGuy · Jun 23rd, 2003, 12:34 PM

For all of you that are purchasing out of state, don't you worry about where you will service the car? Isn't there supposed to be 3 years of free servicing included in the car? Doesn't that pose a problem if you're not buying it locally? I'm still waiting for my MC. =(

Jun 23rd, 2003, 08:36 PM

The warranty is not from the dealer - it's from MiniUSA. You can take your car to any dealer in the country. Besides, dealers make lots of money from servicing - warranty or not. My understanding that they're happy for the business.

OctaneGuy · Jun 25th, 2003, 12:43 AM

Hmm, in that case it really shouldn't make any difference whether a customer buys a MINI close to them or not---I mean, there's really no need to buy it from your "local" dealer if there is a better buy elsewhere?

Guess I always wondered what the drawbacks were of buying a car from out of state. Thanks!

OctaneGuy · Jun 28th, 2003, 10:48 PM

How about insurance? I'm insured on my existing 2 cars, but haven't purchased insurance for my MINI since I don't have it yet. Since I'm flying to Roadshow MINI in Memphis, and driving back, will I need to have my Insurance company add the MINI before I can drive or will I be ok until I get back to CA and register it?

It seems like the protection would be the same as if I rented a car.

I've got AAA and live in Los Angeles, by the way.

Thanks!

Jun 28th, 2003, 10:52 PM

I'd call your InsCo and add the car to your policy starting the day you take posession. You wouldn't want any unhappy accidents on the trip, and not be insured. That would not be fun.

When you are going to register it in LA, get the car smogged first. It passes with flying colors, you just need the certificate for the DMV.

Geoff

tavis1 · Jul 5th, 2003, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Strad
I live in LA, bought my MCS at Mini of Nashville for MSRP and NO wait. I've since sent 3 friends there. Call Kerry Smith, tell him that Geoff Stradling sent you.
Shipping was $1150 in a closed carrier. Registration was normal at the DMV, you just need a smog certificate, so get that done before you go there. Also, there's no way I know to get around CA state sales tax. You pay that at the DMV when you register. Email me directly if you have any other questions.

Geoff
GStrad@sbcglobal.net

How much was the sales tax? Is there a formula? I'm planning to buy from Roadshow and I'm trying to think out a plan. Thanks
Tavis1

Jul 5th, 2003, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tavis1
How much was the sales tax? Is there a formula? I'm planning to buy from Roadshow and I'm trying to think out a plan. Thanks
Tavis1

Sales tax is whatever the rate is in your county. It's usually around 8.25 - 8.5%. I'd suggest calling your local DMV to get the actual number.

Make sure you tell your dealer that you're taking out of their state, so that you sales tax only once.

Geoff

chiph · Jul 5th, 2003, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Strad
Sales tax is whatever the rate is in your county. It's usually around 8.25 - 8.5%. I'd suggest calling your local DMV to get the actual number.

Make sure you tell your dealer that you're taking out of their state, so that you sales tax only once.

Geoff

Y'all need to move to another state! NC only has a highway use tax of 3%

Chip H.

AprilWhine · Jul 5th, 2003, 08:00 PM

In VA, sales tax on a vehicle is capped at 3.2%, not quite as good as NC.

tavis1 · Jul 6th, 2003, 05:47 AM

Thanks STRAD, in Kern county it 7.25% for now. It is hard to tell what its going to be latter with the mess Davis put us in.
Tavis1

Jun 3rd, 2003, 06:39 AM	#1
MiniFen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: So. California Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Out of State Purchase/So. Calif Registration Anyone purchase a MC out of state, have it shipped home and registered it in California (San Diego area would be better)? Who did you buy your MC from? How much to ship it to California? Any problems registering it? What state did it come from? Was it CARB approved? Doing research for my buy! Thanks in advance - MiniFen

Jun 3rd, 2003, 07:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
brave1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 274 Offline	Well you have all the same questions I have...so hopefully someone see's this thread and helps us out MINI is a way of life!

Jun 8th, 2003, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
dav MINI2 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA; So. CA Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 259 Offline	Makes 3 of us. Just placed deoposit with out of state dealer (AZ) for cooper S 2004 MCS BORN 9-'03 http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A4%3B...C7823535wp1lsi http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A4%3B...74853%3Bwp1lsi

Jun 8th, 2003, 11:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
dco43054 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 02:36 AM Posts: 662 Offline	Use the search function for MINI of the Hamptons, or MOTH. There was someone else from socal who recently bought a car and had it shipped. MINIs are 50 state legal, so no special CARB pieces or adjustments. There are dealers out there, mainly in the east, that have cars available for immediate delivery at MSRP and can ship and register. Dave Gotten anything useful from MINI2? How about giving a little something back? '03 MCS BRG/W Anthracite Pkg 1,2,3

Jun 10th, 2003, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
dav MINI2 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA; So. CA Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 259 Offline	Great site. I ended up leaving a deposit for a Cooper S with Scottsdale Mini for MSRP + $249 "doc fee" (profit). Now waiting for build slot to come open end of August or September. I was told I would be better off waiting for a Sept. or later slot as it would be a 2004 (slight facelift rumor?). Any opinions? 2004 MCS BORN 9-'03 http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A4%3B...C7823535wp1lsi http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A4%3B...74853%3Bwp1lsi

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Jun 12th, 2003, 01:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Strad Posts: n/a	Yes, Out of State I live in LA, bought my MCS at Mini of Nashville for MSRP and NO wait. I've since sent 3 friends there. Call Kerry Smith, tell him that Geoff Stradling sent you. Shipping was $1150 in a closed carrier. Registration was normal at the DMV, you just need a smog certificate, so get that done before you go there. Also, there's no way I know to get around CA state sales tax. You pay that at the DMV when you register. Email me directly if you have any other questions. Geoff GStrad@sbcglobal.net

Jun 12th, 2003, 10:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
dav MINI2 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA; So. CA Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 259 Offline	Thanks Geoff. I learned that Arizona has "reciprical" sales tax with CA; simply get a 30 day temporary AZ tag until registered here in CA. Thanks for Nashville tip. Since my current auto lease (never again!) expires in December, and I want the vehicle built to my exact specifications, I will stay with Scottsdale AZ Mini. Shipping will run around $250 to LA if I decide not to fly in and drive Mini home (proper break-in for engine!). Thanks again for reply. I am sure many other CA Mini Cooper shoppers are doing the same thing until supply catches up with demand. Dave 2004 MCS BORN 9-'03 http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A4%3B...C7823535wp1lsi http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A4%3B...74853%3Bwp1lsi

Jun 12th, 2003, 10:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Strad Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally posted by dav I learned that Arizona has "reciprical" sales tax with CA; simply get a 30 day temporary AZ tag until registered here in CA. Dave It's bassically the same with Tennesee - you sign an 'export' declaration. ie. that you're taking the car out of the state, then simply register it and pay state sales tax in CA. Write if you have any questions.

Jun 13th, 2003, 06:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
MiniFen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: So. California Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Thanks for all the information.....and keep it coming. While I still have an Explorer to get rid of I am looking at dealers other than Brecht. I will probably give them once last chance before I order......but from all accounts I have read "out of the San Diego" area is definitely the way to go. '03 MINI PS/PS Premium & Sport Pkgs

Jun 13th, 2003, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Strad Posts: n/a	It pays to call around - and frankly it doesn't cost much. I called 15 - 20 dealers, and asked each two questions. 1. Are you selling MCSs at MSRP? 2. What is your wait time? I got lucky and found the exact car I wanted with zero wait. Someone else had ordered it, but changed their mind.

Jun 23rd, 2003, 12:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
OctaneGuy MINI2 Sr. & c3 President Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 533 Offline	For all of you that are purchasing out of state, don't you worry about where you will service the car? Isn't there supposed to be 3 years of free servicing included in the car? Doesn't that pose a problem if you're not buying it locally? I'm still waiting for my MC. =( Octane Guy c3:Lets Motor for a Worthy Cause ::: Or Find a MINI Motorer near you!

Jun 23rd, 2003, 08:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Strad Posts: n/a	The warranty is not from the dealer - it's from MiniUSA. You can take your car to any dealer in the country. Besides, dealers make lots of money from servicing - warranty or not. My understanding that they're happy for the business.

Jun 25th, 2003, 12:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
OctaneGuy MINI2 Sr. & c3 President Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 533 Offline	Hmm, in that case it really shouldn't make any difference whether a customer buys a MINI close to them or not---I mean, there's really no need to buy it from your "local" dealer if there is a better buy elsewhere? Guess I always wondered what the drawbacks were of buying a car from out of state. Thanks! Octane Guy c3:Lets Motor for a Worthy Cause ::: Or Find a MINI Motorer near you!

Jun 28th, 2003, 10:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
OctaneGuy MINI2 Sr. & c3 President Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 533 Offline	How about insurance? I'm insured on my existing 2 cars, but haven't purchased insurance for my MINI since I don't have it yet. Since I'm flying to Roadshow MINI in Memphis, and driving back, will I need to have my Insurance company add the MINI before I can drive or will I be ok until I get back to CA and register it? It seems like the protection would be the same as if I rented a car. I've got AAA and live in Los Angeles, by the way. Thanks! Octane Guy c3:Lets Motor for a Worthy Cause ::: Or Find a MINI Motorer near you!

Jun 28th, 2003, 10:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Strad Posts: n/a	I'd call your InsCo and add the car to your policy starting the day you take posession. You wouldn't want any unhappy accidents on the trip, and not be insured. That would not be fun. When you are going to register it in LA, get the car smogged first. It passes with flying colors, you just need the certificate for the DMV. Geoff

Jul 5th, 2003, 07:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 2,946 Offline	Re: Yes, Out of State Quote: Originally posted by Strad I live in LA, bought my MCS at Mini of Nashville for MSRP and NO wait. I've since sent 3 friends there. Call Kerry Smith, tell him that Geoff Stradling sent you. Shipping was $1150 in a closed carrier. Registration was normal at the DMV, you just need a smog certificate, so get that done before you go there. Also, there's no way I know to get around CA state sales tax. You pay that at the DMV when you register. Email me directly if you have any other questions. Geoff GStrad@sbcglobal.net How much was the sales tax? Is there a formula? I'm planning to buy from Roadshow and I'm trying to think out a plan. Thanks Tavis1

Jul 5th, 2003, 05:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Strad Posts: n/a	Re: Re: Yes, Out of State Quote: Originally posted by tavis1 How much was the sales tax? Is there a formula? I'm planning to buy from Roadshow and I'm trying to think out a plan. Thanks Tavis1 Sales tax is whatever the rate is in your county. It's usually around 8.25 - 8.5%. I'd suggest calling your local DMV to get the actual number. Make sure you tell your dealer that you're taking out of their state, so that you sales tax only once. Geoff

Jul 5th, 2003, 06:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 1,574 Offline	Re: Re: Re: Yes, Out of State Quote: Originally posted by Strad Sales tax is whatever the rate is in your county. It's usually around 8.25 - 8.5%. I'd suggest calling your local DMV to get the actual number. Make sure you tell your dealer that you're taking out of their state, so that you sales tax only once. Geoff Y'all need to move to another state! NC only has a highway use tax of 3% Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy Last edited by chiph : Jul 6th, 2003 at 02:27 AM.

Jul 5th, 2003, 08:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 01:36 AM Posts: 16,791 Offline	In VA, sales tax on a vehicle is capped at 3.2%, not quite as good as NC. Global Moderator

Jul 6th, 2003, 05:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 12:36 AM Posts: 2,946 Offline	Thanks STRAD, in Kern county it 7.25% for now. It is hard to tell what its going to be latter with the mess Davis put us in. Tavis1

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